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Jefferson and the Decoration of Independence
The Decoration of Independence was signed by 56 congress delegates. Thomas Jefferson was only 33 when he wrote the Decoration of Independence, making him the youngest congress delegate. This was written to set a governmental set of laws that would apply to everyone. -
Battles of Trent and New Jersey
The Battle of Trenton was a small battle that took place on Christmas day, but it was also a huge pivot point in the war against Britain that would eventually lead to the independence of The US. -
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State Constitutions
During this time period the first constitutions were being written up, and the final draft was declared in November of 1777 -
American and British Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the war that was pretty much the final impact on the British making it so that America would become the victor. This was the final victory that America needed which made them a free country from the British. -
Howe captures Philadelphia
The British captured Philadelphia on September 26th of 1777. The British won the battle without even having to fire one shot after George Washington retreated due to the clouds. -
Articles of Confederation
The Article of Confederation was a written document to establish functions of Government after we declared independece from Britain. -
Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
The congress created a law that prohibited the selling an importation of enslaved Africans which began the end of the slave trade. They used American Jurisdiction to abolish any more imported slaves into The United States. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The Valley Forge was the third winter war camp that was commanded by George Washington. These events led to Congress fleeing Philadelphia right before the British gained control of the city. -
John Paul Jones & Serapis
John was considered a war hero during the Revolutionary war winning over the English seas with the serapis, which was a ship which was fortified with forty-four cannons. -
Spain Declares war on Great Britain
The Spanish became an ally of the United States and declared war upon Great Britain but King Charles III refused to sign a treaty of alliance. -
British forces capture Charles Town
When the British captured Charles Town this became one of their main turning points in the war. This capture happened after the British gathered more men and resources and fought as one. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The surrendering of the British at York Town lead to the beginning of the Revolutionary war. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a document that finally ended the American Revolution. It was signed in Paris by King Charles III ending the war between Spain and Britain.
